New leadership will be in place for key committees that have jurisdiction involving legislative priorities for the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). FPA has already begun preparing for what will come.
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Beyond the Food Safety Modernization Act
Nov/Dec 2024
With the latest updates to the Food Safety Modernization Act, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration aims to dramatically improve food safety in the U.S. by shifting the focus to prevent foodborne illnesses by enhancing data-driven transparency and accountability within the food system.
Read MoreStorage of Preformed Sterile Barrier Systems Examined
Nov/Dec 2024
The Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) released a new white paper titled “Preformed Sterile Barrier Systems Storage and Handling.” The paper delivers recommendations and best practices for the storage of preformed sterile barrier systems before their use by a medical device manufacturer or contract packaging manufacturer.
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ELC Advocates for Flexible Packaging With Elected Officials
Nov/Dec 2024
The Advocating for Sustainability Committee of the Emerging Leadership Council of the Flexible Packaging Association has been busy this year.
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EPA Releases Food Waste National Strategy
Nov/Dec 2024
The White House, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration released their final “National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.” This strategy is part of a series of strategies for building a more circular economy for all.
Read MoreFPA Is in Good Hands
Nov/Dec 2024
As the last President’s Message I will pen for FlexPack VOICE® and the Flexible Packaging Association, I can reflect on my eight years with FPA with pride, enjoyment, and success.
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FPA New Member Profile: Oben Group
Oben Group Focuses on Sustainability and Networking
October 31, 2024
We interview Marita Mendoza Arévalo, corporate head of marketing for Oben Group.
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Milestones: Dow Marks 55 Years as Member of Flexible Packaging Association
Company Tackles Issues Involving Sustainability and Circularity
October 31, 2024
Each year, FlexPack VOICE® checks in with some of the longest-serving members of the Flexible Packaging Association to ask about the state of the industry and how they are navigating current issues.
Read MoreTerraCycle Buys New Hampshire Recycling Company
TerraCycle, which handles hard-to-recycle waste streams, recently purchased North Coast Services, a New Hampshire-based company specializing in the collection and recycling of universal waste, including electronics waste, televisions, monitors, and batteries across New England. TerraCycle is based in New Jersey and operates in 21 countries. Founder and CEO Tom Szaky says the company entered the […]
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Examining Packaging Labeling Laws
Second AMERIPEN Webinar Set for October 29
October 24, 2024
The webinar will explore federal legislative proposals that would help establish standardized definitions, which would provide clarity and harmonization “on packaging pathways for end of life,” according to AMERIPEN—the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment.
Read MoreKeynote Speaker Named for Women’s Leadership Breakfast at PACK EXPO
Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of Gravitas, will be the keynote speaker at The Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) Breakfast on November 5, 2024, at PACK EXPO International in Chicago, according to the event organizers. The breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. during the expo that runs from November 3–6, […]
Read MoreGreek Company to Build First U.S. Plant
Flexopack USA Inc., which is based in Greece, recently announced it is building its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. This project calls for a 107,000-square-foot facility and will inject $33 million into the local economy, creating at least 60 new, full-time jobs, according to a news release from the office of Gov. […]
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California Pursues Actions Against Plastics
Double Whammy: Bag Ban and Lawsuit Against ExxonMobil
October 10, 2024
In two separate actions, California moved to ban single-use plastic bags at grocery stores and sued ExxonMobil over its claims about the recyclability of plastics.
Read MoreGraham Packaging Investment in Virginia Attracts Government Incentives
Pennsylvania-based Graham Packaging will be investing $20 million in a Virginia facility, a project that recently spurred tax incentives of $520,000 over a four-year period. Graham Packaging is making the investment at its Altavista plant, which has been in operation for over 15 years, according to a news release from the Campbell County Board of […]
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Benefits of EPR Explained
New Educational Video Released by FPA’s Emerging Leadership Council
September 26, 2024
The video—“Basics of Extended Producer Responsibility”—outlines the sustainability attributes of flexible packaging and then explains how extended producer responsibility programs work.
Read MoreFlexible Packaging Association Names New CEO
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has named Dan Felton as its new president and CEO. Felton has been executive director of AMERIPEN—the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment, where he led efforts to increase the organization’s membership, revenue, advocacy efforts, and public profile, according to a news release from FPA. AMERIPEN represents the entire […]
Read MoreLouisiana Manufacturer Expands Flexible Films Operation
Mid South Extrusion (MSE) is investing $17 million to create two new blown film extrusion lines at its plant in Monroe, Louisiana, to support growing demand for its flexible film products. The expansion will create 21 new jobs directly related to the project while retaining 189 positions in the state, according to a news release […]
Read MoreAmcor Creates New Leadership Roles to Boost Growth
Amcor has named two executives to new positions, appointments that the company says are designed to accelerate organic growth in the business. Fred Stephan, previously president of Amcor Flexibles North America, has been named chief operating officer and will be responsible for enhancing the company’s ability to leverage and accelerate profitable growth opportunities across the […]
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FPA New Member Profile: Polymount US LLC
Polymount Points to Waste Reduction as Key Concern for Printers
September 12, 2024
We interview Alan Rogers, vice president of sales at Polymount US LLC, which joined the Flexible Packaging Association in 2024.
Read MoreFlint Group Names New CEO
Pepijn Dinandt started September 1, 2024, as the new CEO at Flint Group. Dinandt has more than 30 years of experience in leadership roles, demonstrating an ability to drive growth and deliver results for shareholders, the company said in a statement. “Flint Group is not only a developer of inks and coatings for all printing […]
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